In today’s digital age, where we are bombarded with more information than ever before, the power to influence has never been more important. Whatever walk of life, you will need to draw on your influe
In 1962, Masahiro Shima founded Shima Seiki, with the aim of developing a fully automated seamless glove-knitting machine. Following this success, the company expanded into flat knitting machines. How
This is the story of the passionate leadership that made Natuzzi the most recognized furniture brand in the world.Founded in 1959, Natuzzi is today among the largest players in its sector, with seven
While many people find it difficult to express ideas and solve problems purely with words, they often find it much easier to use diagrams.Distilled into this single, handy-sized volume, the 5th annive
According to most studies, public speaking is the number one fear among professionals. Most suffer from stage fright, lack of basic vocal training, and/or lack of delivery technique. Such individuals
This groundbreaking and highly visual book presents a framework on how to relate to these times of technological uncertainties. The author, a serial entrepreneur, technology investor and futurist, arg
“The market has failed, we need more government intervention” – that’s the mantra politicians, the media, and intellectuals have been reiterating ever since the outbreak of the 2008 financial crisis.
The advertising industry has reached a critical and dangerous point in its development – agencies destroy themselves by doing increased work for declining fees. So what are the logical consequences of
This book provides a practical, three-step plan for women who want to create a life where running your own business and having a family do not exclude one another. The author – a ‘business mum’ hersel
Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, Zara, McDonald’s – these are some of the brands and companies that are at the forefront of today’s global economy. They are embedded in virtually every city and town. But whe
Business is becoming increasingly project-based and our ability to manage projects has become one of the key skills for success as managers and businesspeople. This compact guide, written by a leading
A powerful tool for anyone in employment, no matter what their field, The Recognition Book examines the traits, behaviors, and skills fundamental to doing an excellent job and demonstrates how to shin
Why do some states and societies thrive while others do not? What awaits us in the future? Is there a universal model that can guide our success? The author, Vadim Makhov believes that there is and th
Successful brands are alive. They are able to activate the very forces of life because they embed our fundamental human motives, the evolutionarily preserved mechanisms that have helped us survive and
Welcome to The Inspiratorium – a place where ideas come to meet, grow, evolve and flourish. Crammed full of thinkers, thoughts and their distilled wisdom, this is a book that will develop and accelera
Silk is not just a simple natural fiber—it represents something meaningful, universal, and perennial. This book tells the story of how the silk textile conquered the luxury world, and remained prestig
This book shares wisdom and insights from 250 leading LID authors and contributors from around the world. They have been carefully selected to lead the reader on a journey to achieve professional and
These days, most companies find themselves having to tender or bid for new contracts and clients. It’s now part of the business landscape - companies simply have to be good at tendering and pitching i
The importance of workplace design on productivity and health is as strong as ever. Great spaces encourage improved employee satisfaction, engagement and morale. BDG is a team of architects, designers
In 2017, there will be almost 57 million expatriates worldwide. While the number of corporate expat assignments is growing steadily, these assignments are expensive and fail all too often for avoidabl
The deconstruction of the traditional workplace hierarchy, the abandonment of performance appraisal, the impact of millennials/generations Y and Z, all point to a substantial revival of teams and team
What is your purpose? This is probably the single most important question you can ask yourself and the answer will shape your future. However, it’s not always straightforward. We are led to believe th
The best leaders and managers create change. They are able to create a vision, communicate an idea and in particular encourage action from others. What is it about these leaders and managers which mak
The best leaders and managers create change. They are able to create a vision, communicate an idea and in particular encourage action from others. What is it about these leaders and managers which mak
Target presents a unique approach to business and life, taking inspiration from the wisdom of the ancient Japanese martial art of archery - Kyudo. Kyudo has a particular teaching: ‘Right shooting alwa
Peter Drucker is known as "The Father of Modern Management," but he was also the world's most famous and successful independent consultant. The methods developed by Drucker remain highly relevant and
Given today's increasing pace of change and the constant, excessive busyness that results, it's not a surprise that so many people are struggling, feeling stretched beyond their limits, overwhelmed, a
The change in technology in the last century has driven a massive development in organisations and in society. The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution demands new approaches to leaders and to leade
This book is built around the idea that PR as a communications discipline has no boundaries. It is the PR professional's manual for creating that specific type of mindset and building the necessary sk
This book provides extraordinay insight into Huawei's research, development, and innovation. It contains the stories of the individuals who made the breakthroughs that enabled Huawei to ultimatley bec
This book gets to the heart of the pioneers within Huawei – the individuals who blazed a trail through unexplored and undeveloped territories, that enabled Huawei to expand globally in such impressive
Analytics has become a key driver of competitive advantage for organizations, underpinning new waves of productivity, growth, innovation, and customer insights. As the availability of data increases,
There is a form of creativity so powerful that it only takes one look and one listen for millions of consumers to remember it, like it, buy it, and tell others about it. These are so-called Super Sign
“That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind,” were the words spoken by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong as he stepped off the footpad of the Lunar Module Eagle. This was the first
Strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, and there are many areas in business where a decent strategy will be of value. Strategy is not complex, but it can be hard,
Though entrepreneurs understand the ‘mechanics’ of running a business (how to) they don’t always understand the ‘fundamentals’, which ultimately decide success or failure. Through his own experiences
Mental health problems affect both men and women, in fact every one in four of us. However, it has been widely accepted for some time that men are much less likely to seek help from a doctor or a ment
What makes a great salesperson? What beliefs, attitudes and behaviors are linked to being a top performing salesperson? What impact does culture, industry and sales context have? And does a formal sal
Peter Drucker is an icon of the business world. The methods developed by this genius were so powerful that they are still used today in organizations all over the world. Yet one of his most important
In 2012, the Chinese company Huawei Technologies overtook Ericsson to become the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, firmly establishing itself on the world business map. Today,
